Abstract: An apparatus (30) that dissipates a force (44). The apparatus (30) can be implemented in a wearable embodiment (31) such as a helmet (50) as well as non-wearable embodiments (32). Elastic structures (210) within the apparatus (30) dissipate the force (44) striking a shielded mass (39).

Abstract: An apparatus (50) that dissipates a force (44). The apparatus (50) can be implemented in a wearable embodiment (31) such as a helmet (50) as well as non-wearable embodiments (32). As a helmet (50), the apparatus (30) can protect the user (40) from concussions that would otherwise result from an application of force (44) impacting the head (42) of the user (40) by dissipating the impacting force (44). A variety of components of the helmet (50) can assist in the dispersion process, including but not limited to the use of elastic structures (210) within the apparatus (30).